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St Tropez - where all celebrities go |
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A vacation in St Tropez (French Riviera) is for celebrities like Mary-Kate Olsen, Naomi Campbell, Bono, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, P. Diddy, Magic Johnson, Jack Nicholson, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, Donatella Versace, and of course, David and Victoria Beckham. In fact the locals often like to joke that the village has the greatest number of celebrities per square foot - yes, that's right, even more than Hollywood, simply because it is so small, and somewhat difficult to get to for the vast majority of us. (Related: Ponza Island)
St Tropez was put on the radar of celebrities by Brigitte Bardot when she was shown in the film "And God Created Woman." Then Mick and Bianca Jagger got married there and the buzz started. Now celebrities like Liam Neeson and wife Natasha Richardson, Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock, and Uma Thurman spend considerable amount there. Paris Hilton and Stavros Niarchos had a rendezvous there sparking rumors that the couple might get back together.
In summary, if you are a serious celebrity watcher, you want to be in St Tropez as much as you want to be in Malibu. All the way from shopping at Rue François Sibilli boutiques to hanging out in the nightclubs, you are bound to see the stars. So spend the money to go to one of the private beaches (very affordable and you don't have to stay in the hotel/resort) rather than being at the public beach.
Similarly, there is no cover charge to enter nightclubs but entering can be a challenge. So if you are a male, find a female companion, dress in style, and arrive early. And don't drink too much - drinks are expensive!
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